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Member of Parliament for the Klottey Korle Constituency, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings has underscored the urgent need for leadership with integrity and accountability at all levels of governance. Speaking passionately at the 31st December Revolution commemoration held at the Nungua Town Park, the eldest daughter of the 1st President under the 4th Republic of Ghana, the late Jerry John Rawlings strongly advocated for a national ethos rooted in responsibility, fairness, and ethical leadership. “We must hold one another accountable. We must make sure that we reinstitute consequence management. This means that if we do so properly, this psyche that people…

The Shocking Story of Kidnapping and Human Rights Abuse

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has questioned the NPP’s legal strategy regarding the Electoral Commission’s declarations in some disputed constituencies. He noted that, given the factual dispute over whether results had already been declared in those constituencies, it was puzzling why the NPP sought a compulsion order (mandamus) rather than first pursuing an overturning order (certiorari).  He argued that the NPP should have requested the court to “quash” the initial EC declarations as illegal or non-compliant before seeking a fresh tally. Ghana’s ruling party (NPP) went to the High Court to obtain a compulsion order compelling the Electoral…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum has honoured the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin for his role in strengthening Ghana’s democracy and providing steady leadership in the 8th “hung” Parliament. The NDC Professional Forum, a wing of the party said Speaker Bagbin deserved the honour for his “commitment to democratic principles and his efforts to promote accountability and collaboration within Parliament.” Leader of the forum, Ambassador Sam P. Yalley, highlighted Bagbin’s achievements as a founding member of the forum and his contributions to advancing the party’s vision and strengthening national governance. In his remarks, Speaker Bagbin acknowledged the…

Director for Legal for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, is ‘extremely grateful’ to the Supreme Court after it among others instructed a High Court judge, Justice Joseph Adu Owusu Agyeman, to stay away from the case involving results of some nine constituencies. The apex court yesterday December 27 directed that, a different judge sits on the mandamus brought before the High Court by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that saw the judge order for re-collation of results for the troubled constituencies. This comes after the opposition party rushed to the Supreme Court to Stay the Execution of the…

Beatrice Annan, a lawyer and prominent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communication Team, has reassured Ghanaians of the party’s commitment to a smooth and effective transition process. In a Facebook post addressed to Ghanaians, Beatrice Annan emphasized the President-elect’s team’s dedication to conducting the transition in a manner that prioritizes the nation’s welfare. She maintained that the process aligns with the party’s “Reset Agenda,” which aims to address key challenges facing the country and set it on a path of progress. “Dear Ghanaians, be rest assured that the NDC Transition Team, led by the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama,…

Three people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a tragic accident at the Residential Road Junction on the Cape Coast-Accra Highway near Aggrey Memorial Zion Secondary School. The incident occurred on Friday, 27th December 2024. At 6:48 am, the Regional Headquarters of the Ghana National Fire Service received a report from Fire Master Control in Accra about the accident. A rescue team from the Regional Headquarters and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Fire Station was dispatched to the scene to assist casualties trapped in the wreckage. On arrival, it was observed that a Yutong bus with registration number…

The Supreme Court has quashed results in the re-collation of votes Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Techiman South, and Okaikwei Central in the 2024 parliamentary elections. The apex court added that the order does not affect Ahafo Ano North and Nsawam Adoagyiri results. According to the court, the trial judge violated the right to a hearing of the NDC Parliamentary Candidates when they applied to the High Court. This order decision goes directly against the controversial re-collation undertaken by the Electoral Commission and subsequent declarations for the said constituencies. He added that despite quashing, the application for mandamus remains alive and…

The Supreme Court has ordered that the mandamus application filed by New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates be assigned to a different High Court judge for hearing. This directive follows the quashing of earlier orders issued by the original High Court. Despite nullifying the previous orders, the Supreme Court affirmed that the mandamus applications remain active and must be determined by the new judge. The legal dispute stems from a December 20 High Court ruling, which directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate parliamentary election results in nine constituencies following the NPP candidates’ mandamus application. The NDC, however, challenged the…

The governing New Patriotic Party has dismissed its Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency in the Central Region, Mrs. Cynthia Mamle Morrison, from the party. Her dismissal took effect from 16th December, 2024. A notice, announcing the forfeiture of her membership together with 279 other members from the party, was signed by the Constituency Chairman Alhaji Gibrine Tanko. Mrs. Cynthia Morrison was sacked for violating the NPP’s constitution, particularly Article 3(9)(1) for standing as an independent candidate against the officially elected parliamentary candidate of the party. The Agona West MP was among four Members of Parliament in the 8th…